after a night of riotous revelry on the road the innocent faces are no more. everyone who saw the sun rise from the road this morning is now a veteran. there is still a lot of seasoning to be applied, but the reality of life on the open road is Read more
day 1 is the window for us in the race management. . up until we get the runners on the ferry it feels like the pressure is on. memories of the year the bus company missed the pickup date. the year the bus broke down. the year the motel didnt Read more
“At least I’m not dizzy and nauseous.” “A light pack is important, But for gods sake don’t cut weight by eliminating your water!”
it was quite an inspiring sight to see the largest vol state starting field ever stream off the ferry and head for hickman. the first couple of miles was an adventure, as landslides in the old downtown forced a last minute re-route up the pig alley steps and arrival at Read more
the theme of the day… . butterflies . 80 virgins are tossing and turning, sleepless in what might turn out to be the last bed they sleep in for days. 50 veterans are not resting any easier. but those who have made the journey to the rock are staring into Read more
HOTS UPDATE HOUR 240.we are smoldering like last night’s campfire..there are only 8 hotties still on course,and after the insanity of last night and this morningit is quiet here on the rock..there is plenty if time for these last survivors to make it home,but nothing is guaranteed.they face the same Read more
HOTS UPDATE 216 HOURS the pace quickens.9 days are done,a day and a half remains.31 runners have stood on the rock35 are trying to get there!.this amounts to a finisher per hour….we hope!.there is a virtual train of runners on the home stretch between the clarion and the rock..at the Read more
HOTS UPDATE: 204 HOURS: respect.sorry for the delayed report.we have been following the progress of incoming runnersand affording the finishers their moment atop the thrown..after 8 and a half days 19 had finishedand 45 were still on the road….since then we have had 4 more come in,and there is a Read more